Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Note: Who can be hungry when it is so hot? Apparently my guys. I just don't know how. This 105 heat has zapped all my energy and appetite, but they keep saying, "What's for lunch/supper?" I put together a bunch of salads tonight and put them in the refrigerator so that I know the boys aren't starving, but so I don't have to actually cook. My guys love pasta salad so I made this one up to put with the tuna salad and ham salad.If you need me I'll be standing in front of the freezer!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Note: I found this recipe on a blog and wrote it down. I wish I could remember which blog I found it on so I could give them credit. If you know where it comes from please let me know!! My guys love fish and this is delicious and so quick.

Directions
Preheat oven on broil. Place fish in a single layer on a broiler pan lined with parchment paper. Brush lemon juice over the fish. Broil on high for 4-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily. While fish is cooking, combine Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, salt, and hot sauce if desired in a small bowl. When fish is done, spread cheese mixture over the tops of the fish and broil for an additional 30 seconds or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Note: Baby, it's HOT outside!! It is 101 in the shade and that isn't even including the heat index. The weathermen are eating popsicles while telling people to stay inside and drink lots of water. We are all babying our air conditioners and running fans in every room to help keep the air moving. This fruit tea punch just sounded sooooo good. Why? Because it is served really COLD!Fruit Tea Punch

Ingredients
While the fresh pot of tea is still pot, add the sugar and stir to completely dissolve. Allow the tea to cool to at least room temperature. Add the fruit juices and lemon juices. Put in the freezer until slushy. Put the ginger ale in the freezer at the same time so it will become slushy as well. Open slightly before freezing so it won't explode! When you are ready to serve mix in your serving container. You mix 3/4 fruit juice to 1/4 ginger ale.

Nourishment for the Body and Soul...

I love to cook, but I don't think cooking should be a chore. I usually pick recipes based on several things:

Can I pronounce the ingredients?Can I afford the ingredients?Are there more ingredients in the recipe than I can pick up while dashing through the grocery store on the way home?Is it going to mess up more pans than I am willing to clean after I am finished?

Because after all, the reason I am cooking is so we can sit down at the dinner table and talk. Food is all about nourishment for the body and the soul!

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